Adverb of Purpose Worksheet (उद्देश्यवाचक क्रियाविशेषण)

An Adverb of Purpose (also called Adverb of Reason) tells us why or for what purpose an action is performed. Common words/phrases used include: so that, in order to, so as to, lest, because, to (+ verb), therefore.

Adverb of Purpose Worksheet – A: Translate in English

Translate the following Hindi sentences into English using appropriate Adverbs of Purpose (e.g., so that, in order to, to, so as to):

वह परीक्षा पास करने के लिए दिन-रात पढ़ाई करता है।
हमने समय पर पहुँचने के लिए एक टैक्स किराए पर ली।
उसने तेज़ी से काम किया ताकि वह जल्दी घर जा सके।
कड़ी मेहनत करो कहीं ऐसा न हो कि तुम अनुत्तीर्ण (fail) हो जाओ।
बच्चे ज्ञान प्राप्त करने के लिए स्कूल जाते हैं।
मैंने उसे सचेत करने के लिए फोन किया।
उसने अपनी आँखें बंद कर लीं ताकि वह आराम कर सके।
राहुल पैसे बचाने के लिए बस से यात्रा करता है।
वे मैच जीतने के लिए कड़ा अभ्यास कर रहे हैं।
उसने धीरे से बात की ताकि कोई उसे सुन न ले।

Adverb of Purpose Worksheet B: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct Adverb of Purpose from the options given in brackets:

(so that, in order to, lest, to, so as to)

She exercises every morning __________ stay fit and healthy.
Walk carefully __________ you should fall.
He saved enough money __________ he could buy a new laptop.
They opened the windows __________ let the fresh air in.
Speak clearly __________ avoid any misunderstanding.
She wore a coat __________ keep herself warm.
I called him __________ inform him about the change in meeting time.
We started early __________ we might reach the venue before sunset.
Drive slowly __________ you should meet with an accident.
He joined the coaching institute __________ improve his spoken English skills.

Adverb of Purpose Worksheet C: MCQs

Choose the correct option to complete each sentence:

He ran fast _______ he could catch the morning train.
a) in order to
b) so that
c) because
d) lest
Work hard _______ you should fail in the final examination.
a) so that
b) in order to
c) lest
d) therefore
She went to the market _______ buy fresh vegetables.
a) so that
b) to
c) lest
d) because
They spoke in a whisper _______ wake up the sleeping baby.
a) so as not to
b) so that
c) in order to
d) lest should
He turned on the light _______ see better in the dark room.
a) lest
b) in order to
c) so that
d) since
I am leaving early _______ I can avoid the peak hour traffic.
a) to
b) so that
c) lest
d) so as to
She lowered her voice _______ nobody could hear their conversation.
a) so that
b) in order to
c) to
d) lest
He took medicine _______ cure his fever.
a) so that
b) lest
c) to
d) because of
Run fast _______ you should miss the school bus.
a) so that
b) lest
c) in order to
d) so as to
We study grammar _______ express ourselves correctly in English.
a) so that
b) in order to
c) lest
d) because

Adverb of Purpose Worksheet D: Right or Wrong

Identify whether the given sentences are grammatically Correct (Right) or Incorrect (Wrong). Fix the incorrect ones.

He works hard so that he can earn a good living.
Walk slowly lest you should not fall.
She joined the gym in order to losing weight.
I saved some food so that I could eat it later.
Study regularly lest you will fail the test.
He took a taxi to reach the station on time.
She spoke quietly so that no one couldn’t hear her.
We came here so as to discuss the new project.
Work carefully lest you should make a mistake.
He went to London so that to complete his higher studies.

Answer Key & Detailed Explanations

Adverb of Purpose Worksheet A: Translation Answers

He studies day and night in order to / to pass the exam.
We hired a taxi to / in order to reach on time.
He worked fast so that he could go home early.
Work hard lest you should fail.
Children go to school to / in order to gain knowledge.
I called him to warn him.
She closed her eyes so that she could rest.
Rahul travels by bus to / so as to save money.
They are practicing hard to / in order to win the match.
She spoke softly so that no one could hear her.

Adverb of Purpose Worksheet B: Fill in the Blanks Answers

in order to / to
lest (Note: Always uses ‘should’ after ‘lest’)
so that
to / so as to
so as to / in order to
to / in order to
to
so that
lest
to / in order to

Adverb of Purpose Worksheet C: MCQs Answers

b) so that (followed by subject + modal verb)
c) lest (indicates negative purpose: “fear that…”)
b) to (followed directly by verb $V_1$ )
a) so as not to (negative purpose with $V_1$ )
b) in order to
b) so that
a) so that
c) to
b) lest
b) in order to

Section D: Right or Wrong Answers

Right
Wrong $\rightarrow$ Correction: Walk slowly lest you should fall. (Rule: ‘Lest’ already means negative; do not use ‘not’ with it).
Wrong $\rightarrow$ Correction: She joined the gym in order to lose weight. (Rule: ‘to’ takes $V_1$ base form).
Right
Wrong $\rightarrow$ Correction: Study regularly lest you should fail the test. (Rule: ‘Lest’ takes ‘should’, not ‘will/shall’).
Right
Wrong $\rightarrow$ Correction: She spoke quietly so that no one could hear her (or so that anyone couldn’t hear her).
Right
Right
Wrong $\rightarrow$ Correction: He went to London so that he could complete his higher studies (OR in order to complete).